Hyatt Regency Cartagena

A 2024 Travel + Leisure city to visit, Cartagena should be on your must-see list for South America. Retaining it's Spanish charm yet decidedly Caribbean in it's vibe, Cartagena is a short flight from the US and a great spot to getaway for a long weekend. Beautiful old town, lively beaches, and islands off the coast providing a little bit of paradise. Check out my favorite ways to spend 3 days in Cartagena!

My family and I visited Cartagena in January of 2023 for a month and loved every minute of it. After taking a walking tour with a local guide, Anita, I sat down with her to ask her more about her city. I wrote this local guide with her recommendations. Included in the guide are: 🏔️ - Top Attractions 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 - Family-Friendly Activities 🍽️ - Restaurant and Bar Recommendations 🏨 - Places to Stay

Cartagena: Colombia’s treasured port city where history and romance intertwine along the Caribbean coast. Enclosed by ancient walls, Cartagena's Old Town is full of cobblestoned streets, vibrant colonial mansions, and bustling with visitors seeking a beach getaway.